100 Years Ago: 1921 Directors of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, at their meeting Thursday afternoon, took no action on the question of daylight saving, nor will they do so, it was announced, at any later date. 50 Years Ago: 1971 “In Your Easter Bonnet With All the Frills Upon It” will be the theme […]
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Looking Back on March 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 A very successful apron and food sale was held at the Novelty Cloak Store yesterday by the Nurses Social Club for the benefit of the C.M.G. Hospital. The committee for the sale were Mrs. Merton Warren, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Robert Curran and Miss Matilda Alexander. Members of the Alumnae assisted […]
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Looking Back on March 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 There was a large attendance of the young ladies of the domestic science class in Auburn at the electrical display given at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday morning. This was followed in the afternoon by another large attendance of housewives of Auburn and Lewiston. This included an external and […]
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River Arts to reopen gallery April 1
River Arts in Damariscotta will re-open the gallery at 36 Elm St. on Thursday, April 1. With three shows on display, the opening has something for everyone. The River Room features the works of Sandra Chase Morrissey and her son, Lunar Mayor. Morrissey is a painter from Falmouth who works with acrylics on canvas. Her […]
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Maine Film Center continues virtual ’Cinema in Conversation‘
Q&A with the director of ‘Stray’ is planned for March 31.
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Looking Back on March 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 There will be an orchard pruning demonstration at the farm of Eddie Timberlake, Livermore on Thursday. County Agent Atherton will be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Robert W. Pitman will speak on the topic “Pages from the Library” when the Auburn Art Club meets Monday at the Kate J. Anthony […]
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‘Meeting Hall Maine’ on view through May 7
Michelle Hauser of South Thomaston is exhibiting a selection of photographs from “Meeting Hall Maine” that records for posterity the documentation of hundreds of meeting halls found throughout the state. The exhibition will be on view at the Maine Jewish Museum, located at 267 Congress St., in Portland, through May 7. This photographic exploration began […]
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Magos Herrera to perform 2 concerts in Boothbay Harbor
Magos Herrera concerts have been scheduled for 3 and 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Herrera’s been called “One of the greatest contemporary interpreters of song,” by the Latin Jazz Network. Born in Mexico City and currently based out of New York, Herrera is best known for her eloquent […]
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Looking Back on March 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 The minstrel show recently given by the pupils of the Junior High School in Mexico under the direction of Miss Nan McDonald was a decided success and reflects much credit to the capable and zealous work of the instructor. The young people gave their performance to a packed house. The costumes […]
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Award-winning Maine writers join monthly Meet the Author series
Young Adult authors Terry Farish and Elizabeth Atkinson will discuss how good stories written for teens and children are great for all ages at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, during Meet the Author, a monthly online series hosted by the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The two award-winning Maine authors will talk about issues challenging […]